Dizzy after pool session

[Alex37]

After 2 of my 3 pool session I have expirenced some dizziness. It lasts until I go to sleep. Usually about an hour.

Last night was one of these sessions and accompanying the dizziness I had a ringing in my left ear, and it's still ringing.

I don't feel like I'm getting a cold. I did not equalize too hard. If any thing I didn't equalize enough. I didn't feel the need. No squeeze.

What, if anything, does this mean?
Will it effect my open water cert dives this weekend? Or any future dives?

 

[mfalco]

2 ideas, and I'm just guessing

1 you may be dehydrated. make sure you drink plenty of water.

2 Yuo may be breathing too quickly. try long slow breaths both in and out

 

[Divin'Papaw]

I experienced the same things as I began diving back in 2005. For me I believe it was simply my eustacian tubes, sinuses, etc becoming accustomed to diving. I have very sensitive "ear stuff." (not sure what to call it) While I do still experience this on occasion, I don't have significant issues any longer. I do try and dive at least once a month to keep my body used to diving, usually more like 2-4 times a month.

 

[sarita75]

Do you feel like you have water in your ears at all? You might wish to try some sudaphed before your next class just to make sure that your tubes are all clear. If you feel dizzy during your dives, make sure to be very careful.

 

[fisherdvm]

The ringing bothers me. I would recommend your seeing a physician, preferably an ear nose and throat. Ringing suggests injury to the inner ear.